Removing Movement from Thule Apex Swing Bike Rack # TH9027XT
Updated 05/05/2020 | Published 04/21/2020
Question:
I have a 2014 Toyotal 4 Runner. I bought the Thule Apex 4 swing hithc rack. I also use the hitch locking pin thinkng that it would keep the rack snug in the hitch. However, there is some play and on trips, I can see th bikes and hitch boucing around with every bump and turn. Almost a little too muc for my liking. Is this normal, and I just need to realize this or is there a way to make this fit more snug to keep the htich from all this movement during road trips. Thanks in advance for any info
asked by: Jason C
Expert Reply:
Swing away bike racks like the Apex Swing # TH9027XT have more moving parts than other bike racks so it's a little more challenging to get all of the movement out of them. What we recommend doing is moving the rack around with one hand while you tighten the anti-rattle device and that will get all of the movement out of it if possible.
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Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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Jenny C.
5/2/2020
Looking for bike rack that holds 2 bikes and can be attached to my honda crv 2014 with hitch